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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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